The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 (16 - 17) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (12 - 15)

€ 23,200
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 (16 - 17) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
€ 18,500
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (12 - 15) SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
€ 23,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,500

Base price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 is 7.8 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 (16 - 17)
70.7
80.8
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (12 - 15)
71.5
77.8
70.7 in
Width
71.5 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
57.1 in
Height
57.4 in
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 (16 - 17)
106.3
175.6
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (12 - 15)
103.8
167.8
175.6 in
Length
167.8 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
2965 lb
Curb Weight
2824 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
141 lb
4.76 %
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (12 - 15)

General

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
BM
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 2750 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
104 hp
89 hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
199 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI

Performance

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
115 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105

62 mph 62
mph

574 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI

 REPLAY
28.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.73 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
28.51 lb/hp
31.73 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
62 mpg
57 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
55 mpg
city
45 mpg
67 mpg
highway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
834 mi
Range
758 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
834 mi
758 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
78.2 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
84.3 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
78.2 kWh
84.3 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1144 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
35.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft